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Pre-connectorized fiber optic distribution cable having overmolded access location

  • US 20060093278A1
  • Filed: 11/03/2004
  • Published: 05/04/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/03/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A pre-connectorized fiber optic distribution cable assembly, comprising:

  • a distribution cable comprising a plurality of optical fibers disposed within the distribution cable and at least one factory-assembled mid-span access location along the length of the distribution cable;

    at least one of the plurality of optical fibers of the distribution cable accessed and terminated from the distribution cable at the mid-span access location;

    at least one optical connector mounted upon the end of the at least one accessed and terminated optical fiber;

    a receptacle for receiving the at least one optical connector therein; and

    an injection molded shell encapsulating the mid-span access location, the at least one accessed and terminated optical fiber, the at least one connector and at least a portion of the receptacle, the receptacle providing access to the at least one optical connector without having to enter the shell.

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